CAFFEINE
Health inspection records show CAFFEINE in TAMPA has 8 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.0/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 8 reports on file
2420 West Kennedy Boulevard
Tampa, Florida, 33609
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/19/2026· 3w ago
Visit ID: 13495921
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 3 basic
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on cutting board on prep table in. Kitchen at time of inspectionnn
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed eggs stored on floor in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottle on cooks line at time of inspection.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards stored on shelf in kitchen at time of inspection.
12/10/2025· 3mo ago
Visit ID: 13540043
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
10/6/2025· 5mo ago
Visit ID: 13537632
Follow-up Inspection Required2 int, 6 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside ice machine bin at time of inspection. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent over coffee roaster is soiled at time of inspection. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed large food containers of brewed coffee/tea stored on walk in cooler floor at time of inspection Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.observed open water bottle stored on shelf in walk in cooler next to food for customers at time of inspection. Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored on top of drip coffee machine at time of inspection. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at time of inspection. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All front of house staff have no proof of food handler training at time of inspection. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning
8/18/2025· 6mo ago
Visit ID: 10917651
Met Inspection Standards2 int, 5 basic
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed kitchen floor soiled around legs of equipment at time of inspection.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed time temperature control for safety food stored on walk in cooler floor at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no employee hand wash sign in restroom at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
- 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food debris on plate ware and food containers stored in wire shelf near triple sink at time of inspection.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored in mop bucket and on floor by back door at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards stored on shelf near triple sink at time of inspection.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed large food container stored on and container lid stored in hand wash sink by triple sink at time of inspection.
1/22/2025· 1y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8886856
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 7 basic
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and charger set upon a cutting board. Operator moved phone during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing from dumpster at time of inspection.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hand sign in rest room at time of inspection.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid opened at time of inspection.
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed stools and other items on dumpster pad and around dumpster at time of inspection.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket at time of inspection.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed packages of raw ground beef stored over ready to eat foods in walk-in cooler at time of inspection.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large food container and lid stored on hand wash sink next to triple sink in prep area during inspection.
9/11/2024· 1y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8750566
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 3 basic
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed some cutting boards in kitchen grooved at time of inspection Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor of walk in at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cooks line soiled at time of inspection
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to triple sink in kitchen at time of inspection
12/13/2023· 2y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 8438433
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 9 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in the interior of ice machine during inspection
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cutting boards in kitchen.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on pans on clean shelf during inspection
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of eggs on floor of walk in cooler. Operator moved during inspection Corrected On-Site
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing at time of inspection
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bathroom used by employees doesn't have hand wash sign at time of inspection
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid open at time of inspection
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocado cut in half with sticker still attached. Spoke with operator about washing vegetables before using. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cambro lid with dried food debris on it stored with clean dishes. Operator moved to triple sink to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
7/6/2023· 2y 8mo ago
Visit ID: 8365136
Met Inspection Standards5 int, 8 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Tile over triple sink water damage/ soiled.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License kept in binder. Discussed with operator.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned food containers on dry rack. Discussed with operator.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle in food kept in walk-in
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth left on countertop and cutting boards.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled and grooved. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by back door blocked with mop bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Brush in hand wash sink on cooks line. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Two hws without paper towels. Two hand wash sink without paper towels.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Corrective Action Taken**